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 You can run this documentation offline by using [Docsify](https://docsify.js.org/#/). Fork this repo, [install Docsify](https://docsify.js.org/#/quickstart) on your local machine, and then in the root folder of this repo, type `docsify serve`. The website will be served on port 3000 on your localhost: `localhost:3000`.
 
+
+This project aims to simplify and guide the way beginners make their first contribution. If you are looking to make your first contribution, follow the steps below.
+
+
+### Fork this repository
+
+Fork this repository by clicking on the fork button on the top of this page.
+This will create a copy of this repository in your account.
+
+### Clone the repository
+
+Now clone the forked repository to your machine. Go to your GitHub account, open the forked repository, click on the code button and then click the _copy to clipboard_ icon.
+
+Open a terminal and run the following git command:
+
+```
+git clone "url you just copied"
+```
+
+For example:
+
+```
+git clone https://github.com/your-name/Web-Dev-For-Beginners.git
+```
+
+where `your-name` is your GitHub username. 
+
+### Install Docsify
+
+```
+npm install -g docsify-cli
+```
+
+### Navigate to Repository
+Change to the repository directory on your computer (if you are not already there):
+
+```
+cd Web-Dev-For-Beginners
+```
+
+### Run Docsify Serve
+
+```
+docsify serve
+```
+
+
 ## PDF
 
 A PDF of all of the lessons can be found [here](https://microsoft.github.io/Web-Dev-For-Beginners/pdf/readme.pdf).